Rockefeller Center in December

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I live in the county of Westchester, NY, which is a 30 minute car ride to Manhattan, NY.  With the Christmas season upon us, Manhattan is an extraordinary place to visit.

I had an occasion to be in Manhattan this Sunday, Dec 6, 2009.  It was 40 degrees out, no wind, a clear beautiful evening.  We drove southbound on Broadway to 5^th Ave, heading toward Rockefeller Center to see the wonderful Christmas Tree. 

The time was 5:30 pm, the shops were opened; festive holiday lights illuminated the streets; trees decorated with lights; kiosks selling their crafts; building facades ornamented with colorful snowflakes, stars and ribbons; vendors  playing Christmas songs, selling fresh-cut Christmas trees; crowds of people milling around the streets and stores.  What an amazing sight!! 

We passed Lincoln Center, rounded Columbus Circle, saw horse & carriages loaded with tourists heading into Central Park, passed the Plaza hotel, FAO Schwarz, St. Thomas Church, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and to the Rockefeller Center to the plaza, ice skating rink; to see the giant Christmas Tree.  What a lovely night it has been.